View on the River Roseau, Dominica 1770 - 1780

Agostino Brunias' "View on the River Roseau, Dominica" (1770-1780) is a landscape painting that depicts a picturesque scene of the Roseau River in Dominica. The painting is a testament to the artist's fascination with the Caribbean landscape and its inhabitants. Brunias, a renowned portraitist, captured the beauty of the island’s lush vegetation, winding river, and the people who inhabited the region. The figures in the foreground engaged in daily life, adding a sense of realism and local flavor to the scene. This painting is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago and measures 84.1 × 158 cm.